Citizenship Ceremonies in Dundee | Dundee City Council

The United Kingdom is a diverse community of over 59 million people which has traditionally welcomed immigrants to it's shores. The British government attaches great importance to integrating new citizens into it's society through Citizenship Ceremonies.

A citizenship ceremony is the final stage in the process which will confer upon applicants the privilege of British Citizenship. Citizenship ceremonies in Dundee are the responsibility of the City Registrar and all ceremonies are led by a qualified registrar. A local dignitary also attends each ceremony to welcome applicants to the City and present them with their certificate and a commemorative medal form Dundee City Council.

At the end of the application process for British Citizenship, applicants will receive a letter approving their application and advising them to contact their local registrar to arrange their participation in a citizenship ceremony. Citizenship ceremonies are held each month in Dundee in one of the committee rooms in City Square. Prior to attending the ceremony applicants are asked to attend an interview with the registrar so that they understand what is required of them on the day of the ceremony. Dundee City Council has also produced a DVD to welcome applicants to the City and explain the process of the ceremony.

The British government and Dundee City Council believes that we should prepare people for British citizenship, welcome new citizens into the local community and celebrate their acquisition of British Citizenship. With this in mind the citizenship ceremony is designed to reflect the importance of becoming British to the individual. The citizenship ceremony is also a significant life event and an important step to integrating into the British way of life, as well as an integral part of the nationalising and registration of newcomers.

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At the heart of the ceremony is the administration of the oath of allegiance to her majesty the queen. This is followed by the pledge of loyalty to the United Kingdom when new citizens will pledge to respect its rights and freedoms, observe its democratic values and observe the laws of the country.

The oath is - I, [name], [swear by Almighty God] [do solemnly and truly declare and affirm] that, on becoming a British citizen, I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second, Her Heirs and Successors according to law.

The pledge is - I will give my loyalty to the United Kingdom and respect its rights and freedoms. I will uphold its democratic values. I will observe its laws faithfully and fulfil my duties and obligations as a British citizen.

Attending a citizenship ceremony is a memorable occasion which will not only reflect the importance of becoming part of the British democratic process but it will also allow local communities the opportunity to welcome and involve new citizens into local society.

It will be an occasion when individuals their families and friends can mark the acquisition of British Citizenship.

Dundee City Council is the first Local Authority in Scotland to broadcast Citizenship Ceremonies over the internet, allowing family and friends who cannot attend the ceremony the opportunity to celebrate in what is an important life event for each applicant. These ceremonies will make a major contribution towards improving community cohesion and developing a stronger understanding of the role that individuals can make in the culturally diverse society of modern Britain.

Anyone who is interested in applying for British Citizenship can discover more about the process on the UK Border Agency (UKBA) website.

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